TEMPOS VEGA SICILIA | MACÁN CLÁSICO 2021 75cl

Product Sheet – Macán Clásico 2021

Macán Clásico 2021 is the visceral expression of the Rioja terroir, where the hills of Sonsierra speak through 100% Tempranillo, carefully nurtured. Immediate freshness and serene elegance emerge after 12 months in barrel (70% new French oak, 30% second-use wood), followed by 18 months in bottle, revealing a wine of tension and finesse, deeply rooted in its origin.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2021
Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo (with traditional inclusion of Garnacha in the field)
Wine type: Young reserve red, varietal elegance
Winery: Vega Sicilia × Benjamin de Rothschild, D.O.Ca. Rioja
Vineyard: ~30-year-old vines in limestone soils of Sonsierra, hand-harvested in 12kg boxes
Format: 750 ml
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Aging: 12 months in barrels (mostly new) + 18 months in bottle
Serving temperature: 16–18 °C

Tasting Notes

Visual: Cherry red with a violet rim. Nose: red berries, herbaceous notes, spices, vanilla, and soft mineral smoke. Palate: medium-bodied, refined tannins, lively acidity, and a long finish with fruity and floral nuances, and an earthy remembrance

Ratings

– 95 pts Parker / Wine Advocate
– 94 pts Guía Peñín
– 92 pts James Suckling (Tapenade, cherries, gentle tannins)

Food Pairing

Ideal with roasted red meats, game stews, grilled mushrooms, and aged cheeses. Its structure and freshness make it a perfect companion for intense dishes.

Macán Clásico 2021 is an elegy to Tempranillo, fresh and smooth, yet with mineral depth and a supportive oak embrace. A wine that breathes the heritage of Rioja without forsaking its modernity.